For Landlords

As a landlord, you're probably wondering how the Housing Choice Voucher works and what you need to know to become eligible to rent to HCV recipients.

AHFC is here to provide you support to help you make informed decisions about renting your property. This page has information about our Housing Choice Voucher program as well as resources to help you understand your rights and obligations as a landlord.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Housing Choice Voucher Program work?

AHFC maintains a housing assistance waitlist for qualified applicants. Before receiving a voucher, applicants are screened by AHFC for program and income eligibility.

Once applicants receive a voucher, they search for housing in the private rental market. If the landlord agrees to accept their vouchers, participants pay approximately 30 percent of their adjusted gross income to the landlord for rent. The balance of the contract rent is paid by AHFC directly to the property owner or management firm.

How can I become eligible to rent my units to Housing Choice Voucher Program participants?

To rent units to voucher holders, landlords in the private rental market enter into a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract with AHFC. Rental units that meet HUD housing quality standards (HQS) and rent-reasonableness criteria are likely to be considered eligible rental properties. The amount of rent AHFC may subsidize is based upon the unit size, the community in which the unit is located, and the comparable market conditions.

Where can I find more information about the Housing Choice Voucher Program?